Lawrence Weeks

LAWRENCE F. WEEKS, 80, of Alden, died on Monday, September 28 at Munson Hospice House in Traverse City.

Lawrence was born on May 30, 1929 in Baseline, MI., the son of Jesse and Verda (Colburn) Weeks.

He resided in Warren for many years where he owned and operated his trucking business. Upon moving to Alden in 1989 he worked for Northern A1 in Kalkaska before retiring in 1995.

He was a member of the Fraternal Order of Police in Warren and was a deputy sheriff for Macomb County. He enjoyed his family, woodworking, gardening and trips to the cabin.

On August 9, 1952 in Mancelona, he married Verna M. Lockman who survives. Also surviving are 4 children, Kim Bennett (Frank Waldron) of Alden, Kit (Larry) Kula of Alden, Sam (Caroll) Weeks of Traverse City, Layne (Jennifer) Weeks of Alden, a sister Clara Myers of Warren, grandchildren, Matthew (Stephanie) Bennett of Alden, Lindsey Weeks of New York, Brad Kula of Grand Rapids, Kyle Weeks of Traverse City, Hannah Weeks of Alden, and 2 great grandchildren, Emily and Jackson Bennett.

He was preceded in death by his parents, 2 sisters, Alice Anders, Avis Webb, a brother Jess Weeks and a grandson Joshua Cazel.

Funeral services will take place on Thursday, Oct. 1 at Eleven a.m. at the Mancelona Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes. Rev. Steve Weinberger will officiate. Interment will take place in Helena Township Cemetery in Alden. Visitation will take place on Wed. from 2-8 p.m. also at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Mancelona Food Pantry.

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